No political pressure in issuing license to Bhoja Air, DG Aviation

Islamabad: The Director General of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Nadeem Yousafzai responded to allegations that there was no political pressure behind issuing the license to Bhoja Airlines.

“They (Bhoja Airlines) had a license since 1994 but were closed due to non-payment of dues to CAA. The airline had a joint venture after which their dues were paid. The planes were inspected by the CAA.” Yousafzai told reporters during a news conference.

“The CAA does not make any compromises on safety,” he added.

DG CAA said that contact with the aircraft was cut off at 18:40 approximately six kilo-meters away from the international airport in Islamabad.

“The pilot got clearance for landing, after which communication was cut off.”

DG Civil Aviation added that the black box could take a month to decode.